Crispy Sesame Salmon: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Delight
Enjoy this easy and delicious crispy sesame salmon recipe that makes weeknight dinners a breeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the sauce mixture over the salmon.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on top of each fillet.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Sesame Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Weeknight Dinner